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1962 Map of Shield Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shield Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Three Forks Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the North Fork joins the Little Snake River. The 1962 survey reveals a terrain defined by significant peaks and ridges within the Routt National Forest, including the prominent Shield Mountain and Three Forks Mountain. A small Cem is located near the ranch, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists researching early settlement in this part of Routt County.

Transportation through these highlands is limited to a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails, underscoring the area's isolation. Dozens of drainages, such as Gold Blossom Creek, King Solomon Creek, and Tennessee Creek, carve through the complex topography between Deadhorse Ridge and Piney Mountain. The presence of City Mountain in the southeast corner marks the transition toward the headwaters of Smith Creek.